AUTHORIZE the Executive Committee to negotiate an agreement with Debra L. Hale to continue to perform services of Transportation Agency for Monterey County Executive Director, effective July 1, 2018.

Executive Director Debra L. Hale’s contract is expiring on June 30, 2018. According to the current agreement, her contract may be extended by mutual agreement for subsequent three-year terms.

The annual salary for the performance of Executive Director services is currently $191,018 a year. This amount is included in the fiscal year 2018/19 draft budget. The most recent performance evaluation of the Executive Director was done in September 2017 and rated Ms. Hale as satisfactory, meeting or exceeding requirements of the job.

Executive Director Debra L. Hale’s contract is expiring on June 30, 2018. According to the current agreement, her contract may be extended by mutual agreement for subsequent three-year terms. The recommended action will initiate a process whereby the Executive Committee would attempt to negotiate an agreement with the Executive Director, for consideration by the full Board.